If you’ve followed The Inspired Room for a while, you might remember the vintage mint green and pink bathroom in our Seattle home. Over the six years we lived there I only mentioned it a few times, but readers often asked whether we renovated or changed the space. Here’s an update on what we decided … Read more

Hey there! It’s been a while since I shared a proper progress update on our dining room. I’ve posted bits and pieces along the way, but today I wanted to gather everything in one place and show what’s changed since we moved in. We still have a few ideas for future updates, but I’m thrilled … Read more

Most of my life has been shaped by Lake Oswego, Oregon. It’s the place that feels like home—the town where I grew up, where my husband and I started our married life, and where we raised our daughters before moving to Eastmoreland and welcoming our son. Even now, with my parents still living there, visiting … Read more

Hi dear friends, from me and smiling Jack! How are you? So much can change in a week. As I wrote previously, “staying in is the new going out,” and this year that idea has taken on a whole new meaning. We’ve settled into our home, doing our best to stay calm and stay healthy. … Read more

Blogland. So much talent, so many ideas, so much creativity. So little time to see it all. Want to know what I discovered this week? I can’t showcase every post I read or loved, but here are a few inspiring finds to keep you motivated today. I update that collection regularly, so feel free to … Read more

Wait—did I really say I was becoming an empty nester a year and a half ago? Apparently not for long. In the past year, both my human and furry kids have moved back in at various times. I thought I’d experience the quiet of an empty nest, but other than a few brief weeks it’s … Read more

Country Living Do you ever feel uncertain where to begin when designing a room? I’m here to help. Whether you’re redecorating a single room or refreshing your whole home, these first four steps will set a clear, practical path forward. I believe a home should reflect the people who live there and feel meaningful, not … Read more

Yellow extendable island via Better Homes & Gardens YYou probably know I’ve always loved paging through magazines—and now, browsing Pinterest. I can’t help it: beautiful rooms draw me in. They stop me in my tracks and make me want to study every detail. I’m a visual person; I learn by looking and imagining how ideas … Read more

Vanessa Francis Greetings! A quick update: the round window that was scheduled to arrive last week never made it — it simply “wasn’t on the truck.” I was disappointed, but installation is expected this week. Delays have become the norm for this project, though they’ve often led to better outcomes. We should be moving forward … Read more

I finally took down the crunchy Christmas wreath from the dining room and replaced it with a simple arrangement of plates to fill that awkward wreath-shaped gap on the wall. Crisis averted. It feels good to have that finished. I know it sounds trivial, but refreshing a small corner like this makes the whole room … Read more